"Davidsonian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Davidsonian [comparative], most Davidsonian [superlative]
Etymology: From Davidson + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Davidson|ian}} Davidson + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Davidsonian (comparative more Davidsonian, superlative most Davidsonian)
  1. Of or relating to Donald Davidson (1917–2003), American philosopher.
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